Emily Winchell, left, won the Caring For Our Watersheds Ohio contest for her idea to filter runoff water before it enters Sycamore Creek under Deerfield Road in Montgomery.

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A Sycamore High School Junior took home the top prize at the Caring For Our Watersheds Ohio contest, and given her work ethic and drive, it's not that surprising to those around her.

Emily Winchell, 16 of Montgomery, says the experience of designing a watershed project was rewarding, and she also hopes it helps with future endeavors.

"From a selfish standpoint, I know it will look good on my resume for college," Winchell said. "But it's a positive thing for the environment and I plan on implementing it during the late summer or fall." ...